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We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
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The competitive mindset starts before students even get in; fewer than a quarter of applicants do.
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Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Brown accepted 18% of its early decision applicants, or 906 of its 5,048 applicants to the Class of 2029.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Now, teacher applications are up 360% since 2023, the majority of applicants being veteran teachers, Herl said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The council selected five out of 12 applicants to advance to the next step in the selection process.
—Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Brown accepted 18% of its early decision applicants, or 906 of its 5,048 applicants to the Class of 2029.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Now, teacher applications are up 360% since 2023, the majority of applicants being veteran teachers, Herl said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The council selected five out of 12 applicants to advance to the next step in the selection process.
—Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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applicant
noun
ap·pli·cant
ˈap-li-kənt 
: one who applies for something
an applicant for work
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